Limón Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Guácimo

Guácimo is a town in Limón Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 7,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (12 km), Volcan Turrialba (29 km) and Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (29 km).

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Guácimo at a glance

Location
Limón Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 7,022
Coordinates
10.2129° N, 83.6879° W
Places within 50 km
63 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Guácimo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guácimo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guácimo

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Lomas de Sierpe (25 km); the best-known is Volcan Turrialba (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Guácimo

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Monumento Nacional Guayabo (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Guácimo

33 museums within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Casa de La Cultura de Pococí (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guácimo

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Acuíferos Guácimo y Pococí Protected Zone (17 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Guácimo

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Catarata Las Golondrinas (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Guácimo

17 churches within 100 km of Guácimo. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Guácimo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guácimo
  2. 4 km Balneario La Habana · beach, Limón Province
  3. 12 km Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes · church, Limón Province
  4. 7 km Catarata Las Golondrinas · waterfall, Limón Province
  5. 24 km Volcan Turrialba · viewpoint, Cartago Province
  6. 1 km Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba · nature spot, Cartago Province
  7. 29 km Back to Guácimo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guácimo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2775Lomas de Sierpe (25 km)
    Forts & heritage248Monumento Nacional Guayabo (34 km)
    Museums233Casa de La Cultura de Pococí (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens726Acuíferos Guácimo y Pococí Protected Zone (17 km)
    Waterfalls1525Catarata Las Golondrinas (9 km)
    Other attractions222Turrialba FC (44 km)
    Churches117Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (12 km)
    Parks09Parque Santiago del Monte (61 km)
    Beaches & coast48Balneario La Habana (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Reventazón (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla Calero (78 km)
    Caves01Cueva del Tren (58 km)

    Guácimo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guácimo?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 12 km), Balneario La Habana (beach, about 4 km), Volcan Turrialba (viewpoint, about 29 km), Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba (nature spot, about 29 km), Catarata Las Golondrinas (waterfall, about 9 km), Centro Recreativo Aguas Claras (beach, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Guácimo?

    63 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guácimo?

    Lomas de Sierpe, about 25 km by road; Cerro Cachimba (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guácimo?

    Monumento Nacional Guayabo, about 34 km by road; Cruz de Rancho Redondo (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Guácimo?

    Casa de La Cultura de Pococí, about 14 km by road; Museo Omar Salazar Obando (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guácimo?

    Start in Guácimo, visit Balneario La Habana, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, then Catarata Las Golondrinas, then Volcan Turrialba, then Parque Nacional Volcán Turrialba, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guácimo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Guácimo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Guácimo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Guácimo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.